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Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan
505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596
516-746-6585
516-746-6055 (Fax)
The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law
Mission Statement
We, the parish family of the
Church of Saint Aidan,
strengthened by the Eucharist and
encouraged by the Word of God, welcome all,
for we recognize that everyone is a child of
God and no one should be excluded.
Guided by the Holy Spirit through
prayer, we strive as one to build the Body of
Christ. We commit ourselves to nurturing life-long faith
formation, fostering lay leadership, promoting
social justice, engaging our youth in every
aspect of parish life, and offering care and
compassionate service to all.
We invite everyone to walk with Jesus
and experience His healing power and love.
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 11, 2016
Lord, open my lips and my mouth shall proclaim your praise!
The Pastoral Staff
Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108
Rev. Jeff Yildirmaz, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105
Rev. Jerry Mathew, Associate Pastor
Rev.
Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence
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Deacon Salvatore B. Villani
Deacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557
Deacon Rudy Martin - ext. 9412
Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext. 9130
E-mail address [email protected]
www.staidanparish.org
St. Aidan School
(Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203)
(Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303)
Miss Eileen P. Oliver, Principal
Mrs. Julie O’Connell, Assistant Principal
Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405
Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Faith Formation
& Special Needs ext. 9406
Parish Social Ministry - ext. 9408
Ms. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext. 9410
Youth Ministry
Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext. 9403
[email protected]
Pastoral Council - ext. 9592
Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Bonnie Parente,
Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa, Suellen Peterson, and Jackie McHugh
Xavier Fleming
Buildings & Grounds Department—ext. 9122
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Saturday Morning 9:00 AM
Saturday Evening 5:00 and 7:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM
*Liturgy of the Word for Children
Daily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:30 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday
Morning Prayer
8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday
Baptism
Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd
Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents’ class on the
2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For
baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext. 9101
Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM.
BAPTISM CLASS FOR NEW PARENTS
The required Baptism class for new parents is held the second
Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass parents are
asked to gather at St. Joseph’s statue to the right of the main altar.
Penance/Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from
1:00-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or by appointment.
Marriage
Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9
months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must be
arranged through the parish.
Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the Sick
The anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass on
the 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound may
receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharistic
ministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory ext. 9101.
Adoration
First and third Fridays of the month 1:00-3:00 PM in the Church.
12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.
TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
The Most Holy Name of Mary
1 Cor 11: 17-26, 33; Lk 7: 1-10
6:30 AM
Msgr. Robert Kirwin
Sophie & Emil Yildirmaz
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
George Kirk, Jr., (Birthday Rem.)
12:30 PM
John Kenny & Paul Kelly
5:30 PM
Christian J. & Helen M. Frischmann
& Elizabeth Firschmann Gillen
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
St. John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
1 Cor 12: 12-14, 27-31a; Lk 7: 11-17
6:30 AM
Marie & Thomas Mansfield
(Anniversary Rem.)
7:30 AM
Parishioners of St. Aidan
9:00 AM
Rosario Fullone
12:30 PM
Anne Eckhoff
5:30 PM
Arthur P. Saitta (6th Anniversary Rem.)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Nm 21: 4b-9; Phil 2: 6-11; Jn 3: 13-17
6:30 AM
Msgr. Robert Kirwin
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
George F. Cassin (21st Anniversary Rem.)
12:30 PM
Armand T. Villa (1st Anniversary Rem.)
5:30 PM
Robert & Daniel Kopetic
6:00 PM
Rosary on the Steps of the Church
THURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Our Lady of Sorrows
1 Cor 15: 1-11; Jn 19: 25-27 or Lk 2: 33-35
6:30 AM
Joseph Reardon
7:30 AM
Parishioners of St. Aidan
9:00 AM
Nancy Lumpp (1st Anniversary Rem.)
Benjamin Testani (Birthday Rem.)
12:30 PM
5:30 PM
Tom Clark (8th Anniversary Rem.)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Sts. Cornelius, Pope and Cyprian, Bishop Martyrs
1 Cor: 15: 12-20; Lk 8: 1-3
6:30 AM
Jose Saravia
7:30 AM
Lv. Ints. of Toti Conforti
9:00 AM
William Schlagater
(1st Anniversary Rem.)
12:30 PM
Mary Nappi (Anniversary Rem.)
1:00-3:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel)
4:00 PM
Maryanne Licciardi/Steven Leite
(Nuptial Mass)
5:30 PM
Diane T. Coppolo (Birthday Rem.)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016
St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
1 Cor 15: 35-37, 42-49; Lk 8: 4-15
9:00 AM
Ints. of the Joseph Family
12:30-1:30 PM
Confessions
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 CONTINUED
1:30 PM
Jillian Pratt/Clint Bodo
Nuptial Mass
3:00 PM
Erin Flynn/Richard DiLorenzo
Nuptial Mass
5:00 PM
James Tennis (Anniversary Rem.)
Al & Mary Monfort
Mary Rose Carrabes
(Anniversary Rem.)
Joseph Parendo (4th Anniversary Rem.)
Armand Villa (1st Anniversary Rem.)
7:30 PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Am 8: 4-7; 1 Tm 2: 1-8; Lk 16: 1-13 or 16: 10-13
7:30 AM
Parishioners of St. Aidan
9:00 AM
Jerry Greaney (1st Anniversary Rem.)
10:30 AM
Philip Calvin Amico
12:00 PM
Geraldine Solosky
William Schlageter
(1st Anniversary Rem.)
Ryan Meegan (1st Anniversary Rem.)
Ray, Nancy & Will Lump
Patrick Mc Court
(1st Anniversary Rem.)
John Rynne
Harold Entenmann
5:00 PM
(1st Anniversary Rem.)
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
The Little Sisters of the Poor will be at our parish the
weekend of September 17th/18th. Many of you know the
Little Sisters of the Poor in their ministry with the elderly
poor. The Sisters depend on your generosity to help them
provide a safe and comfortable home for the elderly men
and women in the Queen of Peace Residence in Queens
Village. There the Residents are surrounded with love,
respect, peace and security until their death. The Sisters will be at the doors of the church as you leave
Mass to receive your donations. Please be as generous as your means allow.
BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL
In Loving Memory of
HARRY ENTENMANN
1st Anniversary Remembrance
Requested by His Family
SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
A PROBLEM AND AN OPPORTUNITY
I was really surprised to learn a rather astonishing fact the other day. Dr.
Mark Gray of the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at
Georgetown tells us that Catholics are leaving the Church when they are
very young—even at 10 or before! He indicates that many young Catholics
depart between 13 and 17. According to him, they are unlikely to return—at
least that is their idea in this stage of their life. This is not good for the future of
the Church in the United States.
When I was at the Dominican Preaching Conference in Baltimore, there was a
fantastic speaker, Father Bill Byrne, who spoke about dealing with the
unchurched. As he spoke, you could see that what he was saying resonated with
all the priests. He was specifically speaking about getting parents involved in
the religious education of their children—and as a matter of fact in their own.
He also said that dealing with those who approached the Church for marriage required a lot of kindness, tact and skill. His point was that most who
come have only a sketchy idea of Catholic teaching. Speaking frankly, many
priests feel that since the '70s there has been a real crisis in religious education.
In recent years, especially with the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic
Church, that situation is improving—at least from the educational point of
view.
There are, however, two very significant issues that are affecting the Church in
the United States and the faith of our children. One is that the society or culture is in a downward spiral and is rapidly embracing more and more
secular values and values that are directly opposed to the teaching of the
Catholic Church. You only need to teach or talk to teens to find out how much
they have been influenced by secular ideas. To be blunt, religion is in deep
trouble—and not only the Catholic religion. The other problem is that the
majority of Catholic parents do not attend Mass and thus their children
find Mass an experience that is far from common.
This is not a matter of undue pessimism, but it is a question of the real world
that our children are living in. I want to suggest some things that can be done
by parents and grandparents. (Happily enough, there are many such concerned Catholics and you can do a lot.) Here goes:
Create a religious atmosphere in the home. A catholic home should not only
be Catholic in atmosphere, but it should show signs of Catholicism: crucifixes, statues, holy water. This need not be overdone, but these things
should be present.
Have some time for family prayer. It need not be lengthy, but a part of the rosary would
be ideal. A decade of the rosary, for example, would take about five minutes—nothing
to the time spent on video games and the smart phone!
Reading even one verse of the Gospel at dinner would be great.
Talk about the faith. Not too much, but on occasion. This helps impress on your children and
grandchildren that the faith is important to you. You may not think so, but children and
young people really listen—even if the contrary seems to be the case. Whatever you do,
never give up on the Gospel. It has a power all its own!
In Jesus and Mary,
Monsignor James M. McDonald
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED
SICK: Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto,
Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan,
Kathleen Gattis, Joseph Fitzgerald, Rita Amendola, Virginia Fallon,
Joyce French, Barney Rinaldi, Judy Eberso-Kostovick, Chris Lynch,
Terence Simblitt, Ana Bubalo, Michael Vladich, Terry Laughlin, Anthony
Rosario, Deacon Frank Love, Kimberly Kurz, Catherine Reardon, Bob
Hesse, Margaret Cacioppo, Audrey Scott, Toti Conforti, Maryann
O’Brien, Cathy Fritze Annette De Stefano, Diane LaBianca, Joseph
LaBianca, Rose Cascio, Ann Tartaglia, Rolanda Jhon, Ashley Hehir,
Preciosa Punzal
DECEASED: Mary Price, Ann Uttaro, Catherine Meyer, Edward Rienzie, Praxedes
Flores, Helen MacFarlane and for all those who have died serving our
country.
REMEMBERING OUR SERVICEMEN & WOMEN
Protect our service men and women, Lord Jesus,
as we continue to pray for world peace.
On this 15th anniversary of the tragic events of
September 11, 2001 let us remember those of our
parish family who perished from the
terrorist attacks that day.
Thomas Ashton
Michael Cahill
Keith Fairben
Kevin James Hannaford
Thomas Holohan
Robert Jordan
Peter Langone
Alan Lederman
John Maloney
Patrick McGuire
Chuck Mendez
Peter J. Owens, Jr.
Donna Wilson
Robert Baierwalter
Kevin Donnelly
Robert Foti
Charles Heeran
Michael Patrick Iken
Thomas Kuveikis
Thomas Langone
Thomas Mahon
Joseph Maloney
Ann McGovern
Mary Murphy-Boffa
Lawrence Virigilio
John Wright
Let us always remember them in our prayers!
THANK YOU !!! - CHINA MISSION
We would like to thank the parish community of St. Aidan's for your generous support of our
upcoming mission trip to China in October. Through your generosity, we raised a total of
$4,231 over the weekend of August 13th & 14th. Your generosity and encouragement of each of
us was heartwarming and is a testament to your parish's answer to those in need. God calls us
to "love the least of these" and, through your generous contributions, we feel supported to put
that call into action in China. Thank you again for all of your kindness! Should you have any
questions about the mission trip or still wish to donate, please contact Dave at (917) 723-6932
or email him at [email protected] . May God Bless you and your families.
David Stanghellini
Nuala Stanghellini
Bridget McNamee
Come and join with us as we
“BEAR WITNESS TO OUR FAITH”
ROSARY RALLY FOR
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Wednesday September 14, 2016
ON THE STEPS OF THE
CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN
Following the 5:30 PM Mass
We will gather again for prayer on: October12th
Lead by Corpus Christi & St. Aidan Catholics for Freedom of Religion
STEWARDSHIP
09/06/15
$27,343
09/04/16
$27,559
(+.78%)
FRIENDS OF ST. AIDAN COLLECTION (FOSA)
09/06/15
$ 7,420
09/04/16
$ 5,745 (-22.5%)
This weekend’s second collection is for Catholic University.
Next weekend’s second collection is for Religious Education.
Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish.
FLOWER MEMORIALS
In Loving Memory of
HARRY ENTENMANN
1st Anniversary Remembrance
Requested by The Donovan Family
(Mary’s Shrine)
In Loving Memory of
ARMAND VILLA
1st Anniversary Remembrance
Requested by The Villa Family
(St. Joseph’s Shrine)
In Loving Memory of
MICHAEL CAHILL
Requested by The Cahill Family
(Sacred Heart Shrine)
THANK YOU FROM FATHER DAMIAN HALLIGAN
I tried to stay but my Provincial said “No Go.” Now I am at St.
Anthony’s in Oceanside, NY saying again “Hello.” I am, however, very grateful to have been here at St. Aidans to serve you
for three or more years in a limited way that all of us might attain
the unlimited goal we long for. You and your families will be in
my prayers. Please pray for me. Monsignor McDonald assured
me he would hold my room open for as long as possible.
Catholic Daughters
of the Americas
Court St. Aidan #1577
Who Are The Catholic Daughters?
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. We donate to charities, administer
scholarship programs and strive “to be helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness.” We, as members of the CDA, enjoy each other’s company at monthly meetings and work hard for our parish and community. Our
motto is
“Unity and Charity”
Any woman interested in joining our group of faith-filled Catholic women
please call Karen Egan, Regent at (516) 319-7098
OR
Simply come to one of our monthly meetings!
We meet on the second Tuesday of every month.
CDA COURT ST. AIDAN #1577
The Catholic Daughters Court St. Aidan will meet this Tuesday, September 13th at 7:30
PM in Msgr. Kirwin Hall for our Welcome Back Gathering. Please join us as we say goodbye to the lazy hazy days of summer and welcome a new fall season. We will have an apple themed dessert table! Decorative fall items for your home will be available for purchase as well. New members are welcome!
FREE FLU VACCINE
( Catholic Health Services in conjunction with
St. Francis Hospital )
Free flu shots will be available 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Saturday, September
17th at St. Aloysius Parish Center, 592 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY. Appointments
are not needed.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
FIRST WEEK
Kara Shine, St. Aidan
Sean Conroy, Our Lady of Lourdes, Massapequa Park, NY
Liana Baldo, St. Raphael, East Meadow, NY
Christopher O’Mara, St. Joseph, Garden City, NY
Andrea Urgites, Notre Dame, New Hyde Park, NY
Kris Pizarro, Notre Dame, New Hyde Park, NY
SECOND WEEK
Kasey Hughes, St. Aidan
Michael Vila, Sacred Heart, Merrick, NY
THIRD WEEK
Margaret Hughes, St. Pius X, Fairfield, CT
Sean Egan, St. Aidan
Maryanne Licciardi, St. Cyril & Methodius, Deer Park, NY
Steven Leite, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox, Hicksville, NY
Jillian Pratt, Our Lady of Victory, Floral Park, NY
Clint Bodo, Notre Dame, New Hyde Park, NY
Erin Flynn, St. Aidan
Richard Di Lorenzo, St. Aidan
Elizabeth Stuhlinger, Our Holy Redeemer, Freeport, NY
Michael Brady, St. Aidan
UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY
Join us for an evening of prayer on Friday, September 30th at 7:30 PM in St.
Aidan’s School Cafeteria. Our evening will include Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament and Mass, blessing with the First Class Relic of Padre Pio Music
by Michael Zabrocki. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. For information please call Tecky at (516) 655-9755 or Angela at (516) 655-4429.
ST. AIDAN’S “JUST WE TWO”
St. Aidan School will host a weekly “Just We Two” program for children between the ages of two and three years accompanied by his/her
parent or caregiver. The program will introduce your child to the idea
of a school setting in a preschool classroom and allows bonding time
for you and your child in a fun environment. There will be an ageappropriate craft, free play, snack time (provided by parent for their
own child), story and simple songs and finger plays.
September 2016 Session:
Meets: Tuesdays 9:00- 10:30 AM or
11:00-12:30 PM
Begins: September 20, 2016
Cost: $90
If you are interested, please call (516) 746-6585 ext.
9202 to register.
JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
Our first meeting for the new year is September 25th from 1:00-2:00 PM in the convent
community room. Please bring dues for members $15.00; any new member joining dues
are $16.50. Please make all checks payable to JCDA. Girls need to bring school calendars, pen and pads. Any girl who wants to join needs to be 11 years old or
older. Applications can be picked up in the Rectory office between the house of 9:00 AM8:00 PM. Please mail them to Mrs. Lamere, 83 Genevieve Ct. Amityville NY 11701 as
soon as possible, this way we can update our emails so the girls can receive information. Please call Mrs. Lamere at (631) 608-3104 or (516) 972-0779 for information.
Looking forward to seeing you September 25th. Have a safe Labor Day.
Mrs. Adele Lamere
LITURGY CORNER
The Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with two nearly simultaneous actions.
During the Preparation of the Gifts, we bring our offerings of bread and
wine up to the altar while the Eucharistic vessels, the paten, chalices, and
ciboria which will be used for the later Consecration and Communion, are
brought up onto the altar. At most Sunday Masses, this is accompanied by
appropriate musical selections.
GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION
This Fall, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at
liturgies on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Church of St. Rose of Lima,
Massapequa and on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Church of Christ
the King in Commack.. Both liturgies will begin at 2:30 PM. Couples may
register for ONE liturgy. Registration forms and complete instructions can be
obtained at the Rectory office. Registration must be received by September 30th for the
October 23rd liturgy and by October 15th for the November 6th liturgy. There will be additional celebrations in the Spring for those who may find that more convenient. Dates for the
Spring celebrations will be communicated at a later time. If you have any questions please call
(516) 678-5800 x207.
BETHANY RETREAT 2017
Mark your calendar for the Bethany Retreat 2017, From Bethany to
Calvary. The dates are March 10th & 11th. Open to all parishioners.
QUEEN OF PEACE PRAYER GROUP
The Queen of Peace Prayer Group will meet on Wednesday, September 14th at 7:30
PM in the Convent. Please note the change of location.
EXERCISE CLASS
All are welcome to a free exercise class to be held at the Williston Park Village
Hall, 3rd floor. The four month program is for adults, especially people with arthritis, and will run on Monday and Friday mornings at 10:00 AM for one
hour beginning Monday, September 12th followed by Friday, September 16th.
The schedule of classes will be available the first day of class and thereafter. The
instructor is Margo Bores.
Now Accepting Reservations
Because We Are
W-O-M-E-N!
Featuring Cabaret by
Reagan Stone
Friends, Food, Fun, and
Fabulous Prizes!
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Westbury Manor
6:30—10:30 pm
$65 per Person
Reservation Deadline
October, 4, 2016
All Monetary or Raffle Donations
Gladly Accepted & Appreciated!
Please Send Reservation to:
Mary Reardon: 19 Park Ave., Williston
Park , New York 11596 (516-294-9842)
Name:_______________________________
Phone_________ Email:________________
No. of Guests:_____________
Amount Enclosed:_________
I Wish to Sit With: (List on Back)
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Make Checks Payable to:
CDA, Court St. Aidan 1577
Thank You for Supporting the St.
Aidan Catholic Daughters
Scholarship fund!
Call Any Co-Chair
Helene Pacher (516) 294-3104,
Shannon Bradley (516) 877-8097
Julie Orr (516) 739-0792
Can’t Make the Cabaret?
You Can Still Participate in the
Fun!
50/50 — $3 Each or 5 for $10
Chinese Raffles — 3 for $5 or 8 for $10
Super Raffles — $10 Each or 5 for $25
(Send Absentee Raffles to Mary
Reardon)
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA
After this weekend we will be busy, children at school, keeping the programs. I will start the course that I
am publishing in the bulletin, a course so deep and rich. We will be exploring the life and wonder of those
who have chosen to live as friends of Christ, announcing the kingdom of the Lord. As St. Theresa of Avila
says “Christ has no body now on earth but yours, no hands but yours, no feet but yours, yours are the eyes
through which Christ’s compassion is to look out to the earth, yours are the feet by which He is going to
go about doing the good and the healing we all need!” There we need to carry Jesus in our hearts to wherever He wants to go, and there are many places to which He may never go unless we take Him to them.
None of us knows when the loveliest hour of our life is and we need to be with our Lord then and there.
We need to recognize our dignity, of sharing God’s own nature, so as not to damage it by sinning. Remember who is your head and whose body you are a member! You were brought into the light of the Kingdom
of God by Jesus dying on the Cross.
The story of Jesus is to be proclaimed and celebrated, some will hear and rejoiced, some will remain indifferent, some will became hostiles. We must proclaim the story of Jesus, even if it is not accepted, but it
must be told!
This week we have many new CDs which will interest you and pass on to others. “The Three Stages of
the Interior Life” by Matthew Leonard. An easy and understanding talk that unveils a deep topic, helps us
to progress toward union with God, that will aid you in your journey to become a saint! “Is God on Your
IPod? by Matt Smith, Is mainstream music not good for you? He discusses how we as Christians can
judge between different types of music to determine whether or not they lead us closer to the Good, the
True, and the Beautiful which is closer to God!
Do not forget to register for the new course, it is going to be a very interesting course and we need to be
there as a group to raise up the name of Jesus. I will see you on September 13th. Thank you. Pray for me
as I pray for you.
Toti Conforti
CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION
"Free to Speak" - What the U.S. Department of Education says about public school students' religious liberties:
* You can organize prayer groups and religious clubs, and announce your meetings.
Two years ago, Liz Loverde, a L.I., NY high school student, submitted an application requesting the school recognize the "Dare To Believe" after-school club she wanted to form using school facilities just as 30 other school
clubs did. The stated purpose of "Dare To Believe" was:
- "To strengthen one another as believers in Christ
- To study God's Word, the Bible, and apply it in your life
- To serve the community as the hands and feet of Jesus"
But the school refused to recognize the club simply because of its religious nature. First Liberty Institute intervened on Liz's behalf, and school officials then complied with federal law and officially recognized "Dare To Believe."
As students prepare to go back to school for the 2016-17 school year, they may think there is nothing they can do to make a positive change in the world and protect their freedom of religion. But as one Long Island girl proved, when one person dared to believe, that's enough. (firstliberty.org, 8/5/16)
"We are free because of Christ and (kids) shouldn't waste an incredible gift."
Pray, Learn and Act to preserve religious liberty. Visit www.cffor.org
Liz Loverde, H.S. student
Consoling The Heart Of Jesus
Jesus teaches us that when two or more are
gathered in his name, there He is in our
midst. (Mt 18:20) Our Lord wants his followers to come together for fellowship and
prayer and such coming together of Christians for prayer and deepening in the faith
is a good and Holy thing. It pleases Jesus,
makes Him spiritually present, and brings
us into His abundant life.
It is time to relearn the gift of presence.
Rediscover the joy of group fellowship,
and develop new friends in Christ.
God gives especially great graces when
two or more are gathered in His name. He
becomes present in their midst and the
Holy Spirit comes down with fire.
This new study is to lead us to the burning
love of the Sacred Heart, the program aims
to help our hearts on fire with the love of
God and neighbor and to inspire us to
works of mercy .
In this time of extraordinary graces it is
easier than ever to grow in holiness and
even to become saints. He will do it, gently, quickly and easily, if we only let Him.
Register for this course, let's fall in love
with the Lord!
Toti Conforti
We will meet every Tuesday from 10:0011:30 AM or 7:30-9:00 PM in the Convent
Community Room from September 13thNovember 1st.
Please bring your bible and please register
so we know we have enough supplies.
Please call Toti Conforti at (516) 3858963 or email [email protected]
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CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN
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AND DISCOVER HOW THEY CONNECT TO YOUR LIFE AND THE WORLD TODAY. T O GRASP THE TRUE MEANING OF LIVING THE G OSPEL IN DAILY LIFE .
JOIN US TO LEARN MORE ON
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH AT
7:00 PM ST. BRIGID, WESTBURY
For more information visit our website at www.drvc-faith.org
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE – September 11th - The Knights of Columbus World
Day of Prayer for Peace seeks to unite Knights, Catholics and all people of good will – regardless
of their religious faith – in prayer for peace. While Sept. 11 will always be remembered for the
tragic loss of life, Knights hope that this somber occasion will be the foundation of an annual opportunity for a day of earnest prayer for peace in the world. To commemorate this tragedy with
dignity and hope, the Supreme Council passed a resolution in 2004 to observe September 11th as a
day of prayer for peace. “The World Day of Prayer for Peace will bring to the world the Church’s
message of peace and reconciliation, so that religion will always be a cause for mutual respect and
harmony, and never for violence or hatred,” said Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson. “In a special
way, we remember the brave men and women of the military who work tirelessly, even to the point
of sacrificing their own lives, to bring about true peace rooted in justice,” he added.
KNIGHTS HONOR LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR – At Its annual “States Dinner” the Knights of Columbus
bestowed its highest honor, the Gaudium et Spes Award on the Little Sisters of the Poor. The sisters were recognized
for their selfless charity and intrepid spirit. The Little Sisters of the Poor were chosen as the 12th recipient of the prestigious award for their witness to the Gospel in caring for the elderly poor, and for standing up in recent years for religious liberty against the U.S. government mandate that would require them to violate their consciences by providing
contraception and abortion-causing drugs in health plans for their employees. Accepting the award on behalf of the
congregation was Mother Loraine Marie Maguire, mother provincial of the Baltimore Province. The inaugural
Gaudium et Spes Award was given in 1992 to Mother Teresa of Calcutta; it includes a medal and a $ 100,000 honorarium. This was the first time that the award was bestowed upon a religious community rather than an individual.
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS - (both held at Corpus Christi Council, 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola)
OKTOBERFEST – September 24th from 7:00 – 11:00 PM. Cost of $ 50 per person includes open bar, German food
and German beer, dessert & coffee. Music provided by Smitty’s Polka Band (featuring Papa Bavarian) Reservations
only; no walk-ins. Reservations needed by September 17th. For reservations contact Tom Kelly e-mail [email protected] or (516) 414-2229.
ITALIAN NIGHT – October 8th from 7:00 – 11:00 PM. Cost of $50 per person includes open bar, antipasti, full
multi-course sit-down dinner, music for listening & dancing pleasure. Join us as we honor our Italian Couple of the
Year, Ed & Markey Pappalardo. Reservations only; no walk-ins. Reservations needed by October 1st. Contact Nick
Pennacchio for further information and reservations at (516) 742-8379 or e-mail at [email protected].
HALL RENTAL – Corpus Christi Council is available to rent for parties BIG or SMALL. For further information and/
or rental arrangements contact Tom at (516) 746-8643.
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BEREAVEMENT GROUP FALL 2016
COPING WITH GRIEF: A DIFFICULT BUT IMPORTANT JOURNEY
When a loved one dies, a period of grief usually follows. It is almost impossible for humans to experience
loss without feeling some kind of grief. Grief can be painful, confusing and overwhelming. To share with
others who are experiencing what you are experiencing can be supportive and healing. A bereavement group
for people whose loved one has died (parent, spouse, sibling or friend) will be held in the Peter & Paul Room
the Finamore Parish Center by trained Bereavement Facilitators.
TUESDAYS: 9:45 AM:
September 20th, 27th
October 4th , 11th, 18th & 25th
THURSDAYS: 7:30 PM
September 22nd & 29th
October 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS – November 10th– 7:30 PM – Parish Finamore Center
Please call the Parish Social Ministry Office at: (516) 746-6585 X9408 to register.
“The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide.” Henri Nouwen
AUDITIONS FOR THE DIOCESAN CHOIR
The Diocesan Choir of Rockville Centre, which sings for the principal Diocesan liturgies, is currently holding auditions on all voice parts (soprano, alto,
tenor, bass). Singers with previous choral experience and basic music reading
skills are encouraged to fill out an application form by visiting the choir website at www.drvc.org/diochoir.
This group of 100 singers leads the music for all the principal diocesan liturgies at the Cathedral,
frequently appearing on Telecare as they sing for the Ordinations of Deacons, Priests, and Bishops, as well as Advent Lessons and Carols, the St. Agnes Awards, and other celebrations. The
choir also performs concerts of sacred music, often with orchestra, including the Gounod St. Cecilia Mass, the Haydn Te Deum, and works by other classical and contemporary composers. The
repertoire of the choir includes a wide variety of music from chant to contemporary compositions.
The choir rehearses on Monday evenings (every other week) at St. Kilian Church in Farmingdale. Since many in the choir also belong to their parish choirs, the Diocesan Choir schedule is
careful to avoid conflicts on Sunday mornings, and avoids important liturgical weeks like Christmas and Holy Week.
In addition to Diocesan Liturgies, the choir has brought their joyful music to additional locations
in Montreal, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, as well as St. Patrick’s’ Cathedral in New York
City. In 2010 the choir made their first European tour to Salzburg, Munich and Vienna, and
most recently embarked on a Pilgrimage to England & Ireland celebrating their 25th anniversary
season. This coming September, the choir will be accompanying many Diocesan pilgrims to the
Basilica of National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C.
JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS 2016-17 MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES
September 25th– Meeting in Convent 1:00-2:00 PM
Bring dues $15, new members $16.50 checks made payable to JCDA; bring calendars
September 18th-Face Painting at the Williston Park Fair (time TBA)
October 23rd-Meeting in St. Francis Room 1:00-2:00 PM
November 13th-Food Drive at King Kullen 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
November 13th-Meeting Convent Community Room 1:00-2:00 PM
December (TBA) Build-A-Bear
December 10th-Parker Holiday Cards 11:00 AM Convent (drivers needed)
December 10th– Christmas Party Eleanor Rigby’s 1:00-4:00 PM
January 8th-Coat Drive 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Finamore Parish Center
January 8th– Meeting 12:30-1:30 PM
February 12th-Meeting Convent 1:00-2:00 PM
March 19th-Meeting Convent 1:00-2:30 PM-Bring all reservations, raffles
and baskets for Mother/Daughter Brunch
April 2nd 10:30 AM Mass –27th Mother/Daughter Brunch at Lucky Duck
April 13th-Easter Egg Coloring Parker Institute (time TBA)
April 23rd-Birthright/Mommas House Drive 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
April 23rd-Meeting St. Francis Room 12:00-1:00
May 6th-Plant Pick-Up 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
May 7th-Bake/Plant Sale 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
May 7th-Meeting Convent Community Room (elections)
June 13th-Installation Mass and Reception 7:00 PM Church-refreshments in Kirwin Hall
MINEOLA
2016/17
ROLLER HOCKEY REGISTRATION
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 22ND
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
AND
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 24TH
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
LOCATION
MINEOLA PAL CLUBHOUSE-SECOND STREET & WILLIS AVENUE
BOYS & GIRLS AGES 7-17
COMPETITIVE
Registration Fee
$135.00
EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD
$75.00
The Village of Mineola Requires
that each non-resident must
Also pay a $25.00 per child
surcharge
BOYS & GIRLS AGES 5-7
INSTRUCTIONAL CLINIC
Clinic Fee
$60.00
NO FAMILY DISCOUNT
Clinic Fee will have no
non-resident surcharge
(7 year olds have option of clinic
or competition surcharge)
**Full Draft will be implemented**
Season to start around November 1st-February 1st
Hockey Hotline (516) 747-1663 or www.mineolapal.org & www.NCPAL.org
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It is better to build youth than mend adults.
Contributors to Nassau County Police Activity League, Inc. are tax-deductible.
PO Director Gary Biggers
Hockey Commissioner Tom Lockwood
“Ours is a time of mercy”
- Pope Francis at World Youth Day, 2013
A two-night series presented by The Jesuit Collaborative
Damian Halligan, SJ and Pat McDonough, Director of Ministry in New York
TUESDAY EVENINGS
SEPTEMBER 20 & 27
7:30 p.m.
St. Aidan’s Church
Willis Avenue
Williston Park, NY
At his very first Mass, Francis, our Jesuit
pope, said ,“The message of Jesus is
mercy. It is the Lord’s strongest message.”
The message of mercy continues to be the
cornerstone of his papacy.
In this Holy Year of Mercy, let’s spend
two evenings reflecting on “the Lord’s
strongest message.”
Tuesday, September 20th and 27th at 7:30 PM in the church
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE 18 YEARS OR OLDER IN ANY MINISTRY MUST BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A
BACKGROUND CHECK. A Ministry includes Catechists, CYO Coaches, Liturgical Ministers, and all
parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training Schedule and Register Online at www.drvc.org.
Classes are offered by several parishes throughout the diocese.
REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: The Religious Education Office is open Mondays and Thursdays 1:00 PM
to 6:30 PM and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Fridays are by appointment only.
PLEASE HELP!!! WE CURRENTLY NEED CATECHISTS WHO COULD SERVE AS SUBSTITUTES TO COVER CLASSES WHEN NECESSARY. WE ALSO NEED AN ADDITIONAL CATECHIST FOR MONDAYS AT 5:30PM. IF YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE VISIT US IN THE RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION OFFICE OR CALL US AT (516)746-6585 x9404
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Religious Education Office needs volunteers who can help with some office tasks while the classes are in session. If you can volunteer to assist us for an hour from 4:00 to 5:00 PM,
5:30 to 6:30 PM, or 7:15 to 8:15 PM on Tuesdays or Wednesdays or 4:00 to 5:00 PM or 5:30 to 6:30 PM on
Mondays, please call the office.
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: The Special Needs Religious Education program meets
every Thursday afternoon during the school year. There is a great need for energetic volunteers to serve as
student aides. Please consider sharing your time with our children. We provide service hour documentation,
college entrance, and scholarship letters for our student volunteers. Please consider joining us. For more information, call (516)746-6585 x9406. There are wonderful children waiting for YOU!
REGISTRATION:
NEW STUDENTS: Please call the Religious Education Office at (516) 746-6585 x9404 to receive registration materials for 1st grade and transferring students. (Baptismal Certificates are required at registration for
all 1st grade and transferring students.)
RETURNING STUDENTS: PLEASE NOTE: MANY CLASSES ARE NOW CLOSED. IF YOU HAVE
NOT REGISTERED, PLEASE CONTACT THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
SERVICE HOURS FOR CONFIRMATION: Please remember to submit your Service Hours Projects as
well as any outstanding Projects and Mass Reflections from the 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation Packets to the
Religious Education Office as soon as possible. August 31st was the due date for this past school year’s
service hours.
HOME SCHOOL MATERIALS: Home School materials were due on April 15th. Please submit any
outstanding home school materials as soon as possible. Failure to submit materials may lead to a delay in this
year’s placement. Please call the Religious Education Office with any questions and/or concerns you may
have.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (continued)
OPENING SCHOOL YEAR DATES:
CATECHIST MEETINGS: All catechists are asked to attend one of the following meetings which will be held in the
Sts. Peter and Paul Room and in Room 302.
5:30 PM Tuesday
September 13
7:15 PM Tuesday
September 13
4:00 PM Wednesday September 14
7:15 PM Wednesday September 14 for 7th and 8th Grade Catechists only*
5:30 PM Thursday
September 15 for Special Needs Catechists**
NEW PARENT MEETING: There will be a meeting for all Grade One parents and any other parents who have registered their children in the program for the first time on Monday, September 12th at 7:30 PM in the Upper School
Cafeteria. Please enter through the entrance in the parking lot behind the upper school building.
Religious Education classes for the 2016-2017 school year will begin the week of September 19th for classes that
meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Thursday Classes will begin on September 29th and the once a
month Kindergarten program will start on October 6th. Class assignments were mailed.
FIRST COMMUNION VIDEOS: The First Communion Videos have arrived!!! If you ordered a video, please pick
it up in the Religious Education Office as soon as possible.
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
As Pope Benedict XVI said in his Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, “Everything has its origin in God's love, everything is shaped by it, everything is directed towards it. Love is God's greatest gift to humanity; it is his
promise and our hope.”
FOOD PANTRY - Thank you to all those who participated in our monthly food drive held last weekend. If you would like to donate food or personal hygiene items, please bring it to the back of Church or
across the street to the parish social ministry office. We also have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products,
sliced bread and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas.
ITEMS OF THE WEEK - saltine crackers, apple sauce, coffee, tea, mayonnaise, dishwashing liquid and deodorant.
JOHN MCALISTER MEMORIAL MEN’S PRAYER GROUP – All men are welcome to gather
together for prayer and friendship. The men’s prayer group meets every Thursday at 9:45 AM following the 9:00 AM Mass. Of course refreshments will be served.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY – Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second and fourth Monday of
each month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul Room of the Finamore Center to knit or crochet prayer
shawls or lap blankets for our sick and homebound parishioners. New members are always welcome.
You need not know how to knit or crochet. We have talented parishioners who can teach you. The
prayer shawl committee will meet again on Monday, September 12th. Please call our office if you
would like to receive a blessed prayer shawl or if you know of someone who would like one. If you
have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) 746-6585 X 9410.
PLEASE NOTE - The Parish Social Ministry is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 -3:00 PM. Please use the
Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the Church on Willis Avenue).
PROMISE TO PROTECT-PLEDGE TO HEAL
If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church please believe in the possibility for hope and help
and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every arch/diocese/eparchy in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help you make a formal complaint of abuse to the arch/diocese/
eparchy, and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance coordinator for your
arch/diocese/eparchy is Mary McMahon, LCSW, Director at (516) 594-9036. All volunteers 16 and over must be background checked and
all volunteers 18 and over must attend the Virtus class.
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
SUNDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
OPEN HOUSES FOR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS OF LONG ISLAND
SEPTEMBER 17TH
11:00 AM-1:30 PM
OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY
SEPTEMBER 18TH
1:00-3:30 PM
ST. DOMINIC COLLEGE PREP HS
SEPTEMBER 25TH
12:00-2:30 PM
HOLY TRINITY DIOCESAN HS
OCTOBER 1ST
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
KELLENBERG MEMORIAL HS
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
SACRED HEART ACADEMY
2:00-4:00 PM
CHAMINADE HS
OCTOBER 2ND
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
ST. ANTHONY HS
OCTOBER 15TH
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
MCGANN-MERCY DIOCESAN HS
OCTOBER 16TH
10:30 AM-2:00 PM
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST DIOCESAN HS
2:00-4:30 PM
ST. MARY’S HS
TEAM VISCARDI BIKE CLUB presents the 2nd Annual Legacy Ride on Saturday, October 1, 2016 (rain date 10/15/16), 8:30 a.m.
Registration and 9:30 a.m. Start at:201 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY. 12 Mile Loop Using Long Island Expressway Service Road
(Police Assisted) Registration at: www.support.viscardicenter.org/legacyride or contact Joe Slaninka at 516-368-2271 or
[email protected]
Its a family fun day (between 12 noon and 3:00 P.M.) bring the family down, child friendly concessions and games. We will have pumpkin decorating, face painting, raffles and prizes and much more. A great day for all. B.B.Q. by the Williston Park Rotary Club and
neighborhood Fire Departments.
BUS TRIP TO RESORTS CASINO IN ATLANTIC CITY HOSTED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION LADIES AUXILIARYThere will be a bus trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Monday, September 19th. A bus will take you from the parking lot of the
Williston Park American Legion Post 144, 730 Willis Avenue, Williston Park at 9:00 AM to Resorts Casino. You need to be at the parking lot by 8:30 AM. The cost is $35.00 with a return of $25.00 in slot credits. Upcoming trips for 2016 are scheduled the third Monday of
each month. The next trip will be on Monday, October 17th. If you are interested please contact: Dot Perry (516) 248-9063 or Honey
Metzger (516) 742-0084.
DOMINICAN SISTER OF AMITYVILLE-The Dominican Gala will be held on October 25th at the Crest Hollow Country Club to
benefit the ministries of our Sisters. Our 2016 Veritas Award Recipient is Deputy Chief of the NYPD, Theresa Tobin. Our St. Catherine
of Siena Award Recipients are: Ann Elizabeth Diliberti, OP; Regina Corde Hockenberry, OP; Loretta Maggio, OP; Jeanne Elaine
Matullo, OP; Fran Monuszko, OP; Christine Sammons, OP; Margaret Rose Smyth, OP and Kathleen Sommerville, OP. For more information about our 50/50 raffle or a listing in the 2016 Dominican Gala Journal, please contact Mary Fuchs, Director of Advancement at
(631) 842-6000 x241. Print deadline is October 11th.
TOMORROW’S HOPE FOUNDATION-Come join the New York Cosmos and the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation at Shuart Stadium at
Hofstra University on October 2nd at 4:00 PM as we partner to raise money for Tomorrow’s Hope. Tickets are $15 for endline tickets or
$25 for sideline. A portion of each ticket sold goes back to Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation. To purchase tickets, please contact Kate Alexander at (516) 986-3909 or [email protected].
KELLENBERG MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL-A Faith Enriching Experience. You are invited to a Conference Celebrating the
Year of Mercy on Saturday, October 22nd. Keynote Speakers include: Dr. Larry Feingold and Dr. Benedict Nguyen as well as Dr. Tim
Herrman and Prof. Douglas Bushman. $25 registration fee includes a light breakfast at 9:00 AM as well as lunch at noon. $15 registration fee includes morning or afternoon session only (lunch not included). We will close the Conference with a Mass at 4:00 PM with
Bishop Robert Brennan. Register at www.kellenberg.org or call Alex Basile at (516) 292-0200 x342.